Thousandmiler

Recent News

July 12 2014

George Seymour 1921 - 11/7/2014

I am really sad to inform you all that sadly George passed away last night at around 9pm. Chris, Marj, Alan and Spike had been keeping regular contact with George and reported to me that he has been ill and in hospital recently but never lost his witty spark or ability to make them laugh. Chris said that their last visit was Saturday and he was very tired and knew the end was near but still managed to give Chris, Spike, Marj some lasting memories. His ever present good humour and wealth of knowledge will be missed by all who knew him.

October 10 2013
Updated Richard's contact details to provide new mailing address and phone number

January 7 2013
I have uploaded a Movie Tribute to Lindsay G. Collins, it shows edited hilights and still photo studies taken while on the Thousandmiler ride. Right Click Here and select Save Link as to download approximately 240MB file. Double click on the downloaded file to play. The file will play on some browsers but as it is a large file quality will be effected

Lindsay G. Collins 23/09/1926 - 24/12/2012 Published in the Melbourne Sun 4th January 2013 COLLINS. - Lindsay Gorden. Passed away peacefully at Maryborough on Dec. 24, 2012 Aged 86 years young Dearly loved husband of Cynthia (dec.). Loved and loving father of Cheryl Ann, Mathew and Daniel John. Loved father-in-law of Andrew. Loved grandfather of Tristan, Felicity, Hayden, Matthew, Brendan and Grace. Loved son of Henry and Mary Jane. Loved brother of Laurie and Thelma.

COLLINS. - The Funeral Service and Service of Committal for the late Mr Lindsay Gorden Collins will be held at the Wagstaff Chapel, 30 Derby Rd, Maryborough on WEDNESDAY (Jan. 9. 2013) commencing at 1.00 p.m. Private Cremation to follow

December 28, 2012
Lindsay G. Collins 23/09/1926 - 24/12/2012

It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Lindsay G. Collins just before Christmas. He will be missed by all his extended family and friends. Not only was Lindsay the original driving force behind the Thousandmiler but as time and planning went on he kept my enthusiasm for the project going with his poems, yarns and and advice. Lindsay lived a full life as a Drover, Cabinet Maker, Author of many books, A walking talking Encyclopaedia of horse lore and military detail related to horses, a Yarn Spinner, A Poet, In the Air Force during WW2, and always a Horseman, willing to share his knowledge, give practical advice and help to get people, both adults and particularly kids into horse riding. More about Lindsay Click Here. Lindsay's books for sale Click Here. Proceeds of the sales will go to Lindsay's immediate family Richard

August 26, 2012
Added new information for riders on secure page, copies of emails sent to Riders. A list of over night camps and distances traveled each day has been posted and can be down loaded in PDF format(Click Here) Riders List has been updated on the secure Riders Page

August 5, 2012
Added new secure page to contain copies of emails sent to Riders . Added a an instructional document for Riders on use of nosebags(Click Here) This is a direct link to a PDF download for anyone who is interested.

July 28, 2012
Updated Rider contacts list on the RIDERS page(Click Here). Added a Press Coverage page which is linked from the INFO page(Click Here) Added an instructional document for Riders on Hobble Training your horse (Click Here) This is a direct link to a PDF download for anyone who is interested

June 30, 2012
OTHRA Inc now has an Australian Business Number and a Registered Domain Name. othra.com.au. This is not hosted as yet so don't try to browse to it.

June 18, 2012
Changed What Next menu item to OTHRA.INC This page now contains details of OUTBACK TRAIL HORSE RIDERS ASSOCIATION INC under which the Thousandmiler Trail Ride will be conducted. Application forms for OTHRA(Click Here) and the Thousandmiler Trailride(Click Here).

Closing date for the Thousandmiler Trail Ride is 20/7/2012

Updated the Stuff page with new items. (Click Here)
Updated Details on the INFO page. Now contains links to final Ride Rules and application forms for OTHRA and Thousandmiler Trail Ride.(Click Here)

May 12, 2012
The site is growing like topsy with a number of pages that are linked to pages that are in the menu. I have added links to all hidden pages to the INFO page so if you can't find something or want to check that you have not missed anything Click Here to go to the INFO page

May 11, 2012
Started the process of Incorporating our Association. This will be an association that will promote trailrides like the Thousandmiler. Each new ride will, if we do more, have a new name under the association banner. More info on the name when we know from the Office of Fair Trading. Added Secure part to the web site title Rider which can be found in the menu. Login details will be forwarded to riders only when the pages within are completed.

May 5, 2012
Added Stuff page. Stuff that we think may be interesting and links to interesting web sites. Click Here to go to page

April 26, 2012
Closing date for for applications to participate anounced. May 7 2012. Click Here to find application form

March 29, 2012
Forum is working again. Click Here to go to forum page and register

March 29, 2012
Uploaded new Ride Cost Page Click
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March 25, 2012
Uploaded new maps of the route to be travelled. Click
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Added a General Information Page that includes the start date for ride. Click here to go to start date page.